Idiom: Pain in the neck

Idiom Definitions for 'Pain in the neck'

If someone is very annoying and always disturbing you, they are a pain in the neck. Pain in the butt, or pain in the ass (USA), and Pain in the arse (UK) are less polite alternative forms.

Category: Body and bodily functions

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